Mycophenolate mofetil-based regimen as effective as conventional steroids therapy in immunoglobulin A nephropathy Aditi7 Dec 2023 10:45 AM ISTImmunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is the most prevalent type of primary glomerulonephritis. Approximately 30% of patients with IgAN will develop...
Study reveals positive impact of weight loss on proteinuria outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes Medha Baranwal7 Dec 2023 10:30 AM ISTChina: A real-world study involving 1054 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) revealed that weight loss is associated with urinary albumin/creatinine...
Physical activity may improve disability in activity in hemodialysis patients Dr Riya Dave5 Dec 2023 7:00 PM ISTA recent observational study conducted at a Chinese university-affiliated hospital has highlighted a significant correlation between low phase angle...
Hemodialysis shows similar survival rates as peritoneal dialysis for ESRD Jacinthlyn Sylvia5 Dec 2023 8:45 AM ISTHemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) not significantly different regarding survival in patients being treated for end-stage renal disease...
Renal resistive indices may independently predict disease progression and mortality in CKD patients Aditi4 Dec 2023 7:00 AM ISTChronic kidney disease is a significant global public health issue, affecting at least one in ten adults. Factors like obesity, hypertension, and...
Low-Dose Methotrexate tied to serious adverse events in elderly patients with CKD Dr.Niharika Harsha B2 Dec 2023 10:45 AM ISTLow-dose methotrexate, a commonly used treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, has come under scrutiny for its safety in adults with chronic...
Compared to angiography-guided PCI, imaging-guided complex PCI highly beneficial among patients with stage 3 CKD: JAMA Medha Baranwal2 Dec 2023 10:30 AM ISTKorea: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has shown the superiority of intravascular imaging-guided revascularization over...
Evergreen Talk Series: Clinical applicability of Linagliptin in T2DM across CKD spectrum and Dapagliflozin up to CKD stage 4 MD Brand Connect1 Dec 2023 11:17 AM IST Advertisement Presenting the Evergreen Talk Series featuring Dr. Brij Mohan Makkar, a Senior Diabetologist and...
Psoriasis patients may be at higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease Medha Baranwal30 Nov 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: A recent study published in Nephrology has shown an association between genetically predicted psoriasis and a higher risk of chronic kidney...
Roxadustat beneficial for improving iron metabolism in peritoneal dialysis patients Medha Baranwal30 Nov 2023 3:00 AM ISTChina: Results from a real-world study have shown the superiority of roxadustat over erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) as a therapy for iron...
Intradermal sterile water may achieve pain relief in patients with severe renal colic Medha Baranwal29 Nov 2023 11:15 AM ISTTurkey: A recent study published in Urolithiasis investigating the effectiveness of intradermal sterile water application in patients with severe...
Ketogenic diet may contribute to treatment of hereditary polycystic kidney disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Nov 2023 5:30 PM ISTHigh fat, low carb: A clinical study on special diets at the University of Cologne shows promising results on the use of a ketogenic diet as a...
